The asterisk (*) is used quite frequently in English, primarily to refer to additional information such as special terms or conditions.
However, if you are writing a longer text that requires numerous footnotes or end notes (such as a contract), use numbers or letters instead of asterisks.
 | Students will be refunded their payment in full in the case of loss during transit*. [...] *Losses should be reported using the University's web page. |
However, if you are writing a longer text that requires numerous footnotes or end notes (such as a contract), use numbers or letters instead of asterisks.
Recommended citation:
«Asterisks» [en línia]. A: Llibre d’estil de la Universitat de Barcelona. Barcelona: Universitat de Barcelona. Serveis Lingüístics. <https://www.ub.edu/llibre-estil/criteri.php?id=3641> [consulta: 9 desembre 2025].